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Doors at the end of a street. The shadows and angle elements intrigued me. Processing with Topaz Clarity helped to pull out some the plaster textures.
"Yurnga", is an Arts and Crafts style complex of bachelor flats in the Melbourne suburb of Balaclava.
Designed by Melbourne architect Harry Raymond Johnson, the three storey complex set of small bachelor flats that make up "Yurnga's" heavily developed site was built in 1920. At the time they were built, they were quite out of the way, being constructed far from the city centre or St Kilda's shopping district, however they were built at what was then the end of tram route down Brighton Road in 1920, so any gentleman living in "Yurnga" was but a quick tram ride from Melbourne's delights, or need only change at the St Kilda Road terminus to go down to St Kilda. When designed, each bachelor flat consisted of one bedroom, a kitchen, bathroom, dressing room and living room.
Whilst bachelor flats are usually associated with the Modernism of the 1930's, after the Great War (1914 - 1918), higher costs of living and the "servant problem" made living in the grand mansions and villas built in the Victorian and Edwardian eras a far less practical and attractive option for both those looking for new housing, and those who lived in big houses. It was around this time, in answer to these problems, that flats and apartments began to replace some larger houses, and became fashionable to live in. The younger generation also wanted their independence away from their family home and away from the watchful eye of the Victorian and Edwardian families so that they might live in a more modern way.
"Yurnga" would have suited men of comfortable means who could afford to live in a bachelor flat, and dispense with the difficulties of keeping a large retinue of staff. With clean lines, minimal detailing, large windows and balconies, and the use of red brick and concrete, it mirrored the prevailing uncluttered lines of Arts and Crafts architecture that came out of England before and immediately after the war.
The name "Yurnga" is Aboriginal for "extensive view", which at the time no doubt the bachelors of the "Yurnga" flats enjoyed.
Harry Raymond Johnson (1892 - 1954), known as Ray, was the son of Melbourne architect Harry M. G. Johnson (1867 - 1931). He was articled as an architect to his father, then began practice in 1915. During the 1920s, his practice blossomed, and he designed many country and suburban hotels including the Waterside Hotel in Flinders Street (1925). He also designed the Egyptian Art Deco Richmond Town Hall (1935). Between 1915 and 1928, he designed houses in Milton, Ruskin, and Addison Streets, Elwood. In 1920, Ray was architect for the "Yurnga Flats" on Brighton Road. Numerous blocks of flats in Elwood and St Kilda, followed this success. Before the Second World War, these included the "Marlo Flats" in Mitford Street (circa 1929), the Streamlined Moderne block of flats "Casa Milano" and additions in 1936 to the Oslo Guest House. Ray was also the designer for the Scoota Boat Building at Little Luna Park. Ray was elected councillor for the City of St Kilda, West Ward between 1931 and 1940 and he became Mayor between 1932 and 1933.
I added a wall with French doors for the backdrop of the dolly Pergola. The wall is made out of a thick foamcore and has a faux stucco finish. Eventually this will be a view of looking into a house... I'm going to paint the doors white. :)
Advertised in "The Argus" newspaper on Saturday the 21st of April 1934, the "Amelita" flats on Brighton Road were described as being 'luxurious flats of four and five rooms with hot water supply and every labour saving device.'
The "Amelita" flats are a two storey complex of four flats in the Melbourne suburb of Balaclava. Designed in Streamline Moderne style, the building has large windows and an entranceway featuring original Art Deco doors, an Art Deco stairwell window and the name emblazoned in stylised lettering beneath the small front portico. The complex still has its original electrified buzzer board (albeit painted over now) for each flat to the left of the front doors.
After the Great War (1914 - 1918), higher costs of living and the "servant problem" made living in the grand mansions and villas built in the Victorian and Edwardian eras a far less practical and attractive option for both those looking for new housing, and those who lived in big houses. It was around this time, in answer to these problems, that flats and apartments began to replace some larger houses, and became fashionable to live in.
Flats like those found in the "Amelita" complex would have suited those of comfortable means who could afford to live in Balacalva, and dispense with the difficulties of keeping a large retinue of staff. With clean lines and large windows, it mirrored the prevailing uncluttered lines of architecture that came out of England after the war.
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I'm starting to feel better, but I'm not 100% back to normal yet.
It's been a long, hard week of dealing with an abscessed tooth, a root canal, complications of the root canal, lots and lots of pain, etc, etc.
Thank you SO MUCH for the emails and all the wonderful get-well wishes!
I've missed everyone, and hope to start visiting your photostreams today. I'm am so far behind, but will try to catch up!
Built in 1936 by architect Walter Mason, "Taradale" is a three-storey complex of flats built in the Melbourne suburb of Elwood.
Daringly Modernist, these flats stand out against their older and newer neighbours. Built in Streamline Moderne style, they are very representative of all that was "moderne" in the mid 1930s. The clean uncluttered lines of the flats, the building's large windows, rounded balconies, speed lines and even the horizontal metal letters of "Taradale's" name are very Streamline Moderne in design and spirit. Even "Taradale's" gates are Streamline Moderne in style! If they stand out today, imagine how they shocked and surprised people in 1936!
After the Great War (1914 - 1918), higher costs of living and the "servant problem" made living in the grand mansions and villas built in the Victorian and Edwardian eras a far less practical and attractive option for both those looking for new housing, and those who lived in big houses. It was around this time, in answer to these problems, that flats and apartments began to replace some larger houses, and became fashionable to live in.
Flats like "Taradale" would have suited those of comfortable means who could afford to live in Elwood, and dispense with the difficulties of keeping a large retinue of staff. With clean lines and large windows, it mirrored the prevailing uncluttered lines of architecture that came out of England after the war.
Modernist architect Walter Mason designed many flats around Melbourne's bayside suburbs like Brighton, Mentone and Elwood before the Second World War, and then houses after it. Although his work is little recognised these days, one of his most iconic buildings is the Revlova Redressing Laundry built on Punt Road in Richmond in 1937. This, together with his own Modernist home in Mount Eliza and the "Taradale" flats in Elwood make up his most recognisable works.
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Sleepy Hollow is down the street from us. Sadly, it almost always has it's curtains closed awaiting the return of it's family. This time I was delighted to see life, lamplight, color and flowers.
Almost 60% of the residents of Carmel-by-the- Sea are now part time.
"Most of American life consists of driving somewhere and then returning home, wondering why the hell you went."
John Updike
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"Yurnga", is an Arts and Crafts style complex of bachelor flats in the Melbourne suburb of Balaclava.
Designed by Melbourne architect Harry Raymond Johnson, the three storey complex set of small bachelor flats that make up "Yurnga's" heavily developed site was built in 1920. At the time they were built, they were quite out of the way, being constructed far from the city centre or St Kilda's shopping district, however they were built at what was then the end of tram route down Brighton Road in 1920, so any gentleman living in "Yurnga" was but a quick tram ride from Melbourne's delights, or need only change at the St Kilda Road terminus to go down to St Kilda. When designed, each bachelor flat consisted of one bedroom, a kitchen, bathroom, dressing room and living room.
Whilst bachelor flats are usually associated with the Modernism of the 1930's, after the Great War (1914 - 1918), higher costs of living and the "servant problem" made living in the grand mansions and villas built in the Victorian and Edwardian eras a far less practical and attractive option for both those looking for new housing, and those who lived in big houses. It was around this time, in answer to these problems, that flats and apartments began to replace some larger houses, and became fashionable to live in. The younger generation also wanted their independence away from their family home and away from the watchful eye of the Victorian and Edwardian families so that they might live in a more modern way.
"Yurnga" would have suited men of comfortable means who could afford to live in a bachelor flat, and dispense with the difficulties of keeping a large retinue of staff. With clean lines, minimal detailing, large windows and balconies, and the use of red brick and concrete, it mirrored the prevailing uncluttered lines of Arts and Crafts architecture that came out of England before and immediately after the war.
The name "Yurnga" is Aboriginal for "extensive view", which at the time no doubt the bachelors of the "Yurnga" flats enjoyed.
Harry Raymond Johnson (1892 - 1954), known as Ray, was the son of Melbourne architect Harry M. G. Johnson (1867 - 1931). He was articled as an architect to his father, then began practice in 1915. During the 1920s, his practice blossomed, and he designed many country and suburban hotels including the Waterside Hotel in Flinders Street (1925). He also designed the Egyptian Art Deco Richmond Town Hall (1935). Between 1915 and 1928, he designed houses in Milton, Ruskin, and Addison Streets, Elwood. In 1920, Ray was architect for the "Yurnga Flats" on Brighton Road. Numerous blocks of flats in Elwood and St Kilda, followed this success. Before the Second World War, these included the "Marlo Flats" in Mitford Street (circa 1929), the Streamlined Moderne block of flats "Casa Milano" and additions in 1936 to the Oslo Guest House. Ray was also the designer for the Scoota Boat Building at Little Luna Park. Ray was elected councillor for the City of St Kilda, West Ward between 1931 and 1940 and he became Mayor between 1932 and 1933.
I thought I had come up with a completely new Idea about viewing the hyacinths through the French door. Lo and behold, apparently I had the exact same idea 4 years ago. Two different cameras were used. See below for the earlier picture.
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Advertised in "The Argus" newspaper on Saturday the 21st of April 1934, the "Amelita" flats on Brighton Road were described as being 'luxurious flats of four and five rooms with hot water supply and every labour saving device.'
The "Amelita" flats are a two storey complex of four flats in the Melbourne suburb of Balaclava. Designed in Streamline Moderne style, the building has large windows and an entranceway featuring original Art Deco doors, an Art Deco stairwell window and the name emblazoned in stylised lettering beneath the small front portico. The complex still has its original electrified buzzer board (albeit painted over now) for each flat to the left of the front doors.
After the Great War (1914 - 1918), higher costs of living and the "servant problem" made living in the grand mansions and villas built in the Victorian and Edwardian eras a far less practical and attractive option for both those looking for new housing, and those who lived in big houses. It was around this time, in answer to these problems, that flats and apartments began to replace some larger houses, and became fashionable to live in.
Flats like those found in the "Amelita" complex would have suited those of comfortable means who could afford to live in Balacalva, and dispense with the difficulties of keeping a large retinue of staff. With clean lines and large windows, it mirrored the prevailing uncluttered lines of architecture that came out of England after the war.
nothing but a simple snapshot of the entrance to our little reading room. I was struck by the tones and texture coming out of my little X100S with the yellow filter applied to B&W, right out of the camera.
Advertised in "The Argus" newspaper on Saturday the 21st of April 1934, the "Amelita" flats on Brighton Road were described as being 'luxurious flats of four and five rooms with hot water supply and every labour saving device.'
The "Amelita" flats are a two storey complex of four flats in the Melbourne suburb of Balaclava. Designed in Streamline Moderne style, the building has large windows and an entranceway featuring original Art Deco doors, an Art Deco stairwell window and the name emblazoned in stylised lettering beneath the small front portico. The complex still has its original electrified buzzer board (albeit painted over now) for each flat to the left of the front doors.
After the Great War (1914 - 1918), higher costs of living and the "servant problem" made living in the grand mansions and villas built in the Victorian and Edwardian eras a far less practical and attractive option for both those looking for new housing, and those who lived in big houses. It was around this time, in answer to these problems, that flats and apartments began to replace some larger houses, and became fashionable to live in.
Flats like those found in the "Amelita" complex would have suited those of comfortable means who could afford to live in Balacalva, and dispense with the difficulties of keeping a large retinue of staff. With clean lines and large windows, it mirrored the prevailing uncluttered lines of architecture that came out of England after the war.
Balcony in the fifth floor of the buildings forming Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
Some background information:
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is an oval public square in the northeast quadrant of the walled centre of Lucca and one of the city’s major sights. The ring of buildings surrounding the square follows the elliptical shape of a former second century Roman amphitheatre. The square can be reached through four gateways located at the four vertices of the ellipse. A cross is carved into the central tile of the square with the arms pointing to the four gateways of the square.
The base of the former amphitheater is now some meters below the surface. At its peak about 18 rows of amphitheater seats sat some 10,000 spectators. Today the urban square is surrounded by private residences which were built by using the remaining structures of the amphitheatre. The first floors of the buildings house several outdoor cafes and restaurants. Furthermore, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is also used as Lucca’s marketplace.
Lucca is a city and comune in Tuscany, Central Italy. It is located on the Serchio, a fertile plain near the Tyrrhenian Sea. Lucca is the capital of the Province of Lucca. The city and Province of Pisa are situated just 20 km (12.5 miles) south of Lucca. With its almost 90,000 residents Lucca is as big as Pisa, but the city of Lucca is a bit overshadowed by its southern neighbour – unjustly, according to my opinion.
Lucca was first mentioned in a document by the Roman historian Livy in the 3rd century BC. He named it as the place where the Roman consul Sempronius retrenched in the Second Punic War against Hannibal. However, the settlement was already inhabited earlier by the Etruscans and most likely founded by the Ligurians, who called it Luk, meaning "marsh". Today’s city name Lucca originates from this word. Only in 180 BC, Lucca became a Roman colony. In 56 BC, at the Lucca Conference, Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus reaffirmed their political alliance known as the First Triumvirate.
In the 5th century, Lucca was plundered by Odoacer, the first Germanic king of Italy. From the 6th to the 8th century, the town was controlled by the Lombards, who made it the seat of a duke. From the 8th to the 10th century, Lucca was a centre of Jewish life. But only in the 11th century the town became really prosperous by the trade of silk. At that time it was the capital of the feudal margraviate of Tuscany, more or less independent but owing nominal allegiance to the Holy Roman Emperor.
In 1160, the city constituted itself an independent commune. For almost 500 years, Lucca remained an independent republic then. In the early 14th century, Lucca rivalled Florence. In 1325, the Luccan leader Castruccio Castracani defeated Florence's Guelphs in the battle of Altopascio. For this he was nominated duke of Lucca. His biography is Machiavelli's third famous book on political rule.
Political disturbances at the end of the 14th century caused many Luccan dyers and silk weavers to leave the town and flee to Venice, which granted them asylum and financial help. At that time Lucca was first occupied by the troops of Louis of Bavaria, then sold to the rich Genoese, Gherardino Spinola, then seized by John, King of Bohemia, then pawned to the Rossi family of Parma, then ceded by them to Mastino II della Scala of Verona, then sold to the Florentines, then surrendered to the Pisans and finally nominally liberated by the emperor Charles IV and governed by his vicar.
However, Lucca managed – at first as a democracy, and after 1628 as an oligarchy – to maintain its independence alongside of Venice and Genoa, and painted the word "Libertas" on its banner. Over the centuries Lucca had been the second largest Italian city state (after Venice) with a republican constitution to remain independent. But in 1805, it was conquered by Napoleon, who installed his sister Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi as "Princess of Lucca". From 1815 to 1847, it was a Bourbon-Parma duchy. The only reigning dukes of Lucca were Maria Luisa of Spain, who hold control until 1824, and her son Charles II, Duke of Parma. In that year, Lucca lost independence and was annexed to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. As part of Tuscany, it became part of the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1860 and finally part of the Italian State in 1861.
Today, Lucca is a beautiful city with great historic buildings. As already mentioned, it is a bit overshadowed by the near city of Pisa and its cathedral with the leaning tower, but quite apart from that, Lucca’s city centre is even more striking than the one of Pisa. At least, that’s my opinion. I highly recommend everybody visiting Lucca and not ignoring it in favour of a trip to Pisa.
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"Yurnga", is an Arts and Crafts style complex of bachelor flats in the Melbourne suburb of Balaclava.
Designed by Melbourne architect Harry Raymond Johnson, the three storey complex set of small bachelor flats that make up "Yurnga's" heavily developed site was built in 1920. At the time they were built, they were quite out of the way, being constructed far from the city centre or St Kilda's shopping district, however they were built at what was then the end of tram route down Brighton Road in 1920, so any gentleman living in "Yurnga" was but a quick tram ride from Melbourne's delights, or need only change at the St Kilda Road terminus to go down to St Kilda. When designed, each bachelor flat consisted of one bedroom, a kitchen, bathroom, dressing room and living room.
Whilst bachelor flats are usually associated with the Modernism of the 1930's, after the Great War (1914 - 1918), higher costs of living and the "servant problem" made living in the grand mansions and villas built in the Victorian and Edwardian eras a far less practical and attractive option for both those looking for new housing, and those who lived in big houses. It was around this time, in answer to these problems, that flats and apartments began to replace some larger houses, and became fashionable to live in. The younger generation also wanted their independence away from their family home and away from the watchful eye of the Victorian and Edwardian families so that they might live in a more modern way.
"Yurnga" would have suited men of comfortable means who could afford to live in a bachelor flat, and dispense with the difficulties of keeping a large retinue of staff. With clean lines, minimal detailing, large windows and balconies, and the use of red brick and concrete, it mirrored the prevailing uncluttered lines of Arts and Crafts architecture that came out of England before and immediately after the war.
The name "Yurnga" is Aboriginal for "extensive view", which at the time no doubt the bachelors of the "Yurnga" flats enjoyed.
Harry Raymond Johnson (1892 - 1954), known as Ray, was the son of Melbourne architect Harry M. G. Johnson (1867 - 1931). He was articled as an architect to his father, then began practice in 1915. During the 1920s, his practice blossomed, and he designed many country and suburban hotels including the Waterside Hotel in Flinders Street (1925). He also designed the Egyptian Art Deco Richmond Town Hall (1935). Between 1915 and 1928, he designed houses in Milton, Ruskin, and Addison Streets, Elwood. In 1920, Ray was architect for the "Yurnga Flats" on Brighton Road. Numerous blocks of flats in Elwood and St Kilda, followed this success. Before the Second World War, these included the "Marlo Flats" in Mitford Street (circa 1929), the Streamlined Moderne block of flats "Casa Milano" and additions in 1936 to the Oslo Guest House. Ray was also the designer for the Scoota Boat Building at Little Luna Park. Ray was elected councillor for the City of St Kilda, West Ward between 1931 and 1940 and he became Mayor between 1932 and 1933.
Linda B's garden. Brick walkway from the garage to the house. The restored gas pump is used as a night light and lit at night.
Rochester Hills Michigan
"Yurnga", is an Arts and Crafts style complex of bachelor flats in the Melbourne suburb of Balaclava.
Designed by Melbourne architect Harry Raymond Johnson, the three storey complex set of small bachelor flats that make up "Yurnga's" heavily developed site was built in 1920. At the time they were built, they were quite out of the way, being constructed far from the city centre or St Kilda's shopping district, however they were built at what was then the end of tram route down Brighton Road in 1920, so any gentleman living in "Yurnga" was but a quick tram ride from Melbourne's delights, or need only change at the St Kilda Road terminus to go down to St Kilda. When designed, each bachelor flat consisted of one bedroom, a kitchen, bathroom, dressing room and living room.
Whilst bachelor flats are usually associated with the Modernism of the 1930's, after the Great War (1914 - 1918), higher costs of living and the "servant problem" made living in the grand mansions and villas built in the Victorian and Edwardian eras a far less practical and attractive option for both those looking for new housing, and those who lived in big houses. It was around this time, in answer to these problems, that flats and apartments began to replace some larger houses, and became fashionable to live in. The younger generation also wanted their independence away from their family home and away from the watchful eye of the Victorian and Edwardian families so that they might live in a more modern way.
"Yurnga" would have suited men of comfortable means who could afford to live in a bachelor flat, and dispense with the difficulties of keeping a large retinue of staff. With clean lines, minimal detailing, large windows and balconies, and the use of red brick and concrete, it mirrored the prevailing uncluttered lines of Arts and Crafts architecture that came out of England before and immediately after the war.
The name "Yurnga" is Aboriginal for "extensive view", which at the time no doubt the bachelors of the "Yurnga" flats enjoyed.
Harry Raymond Johnson (1892 - 1954), known as Ray, was the son of Melbourne architect Harry M. G. Johnson (1867 - 1931). He was articled as an architect to his father, then began practice in 1915. During the 1920s, his practice blossomed, and he designed many country and suburban hotels including the Waterside Hotel in Flinders Street (1925). He also designed the Egyptian Art Deco Richmond Town Hall (1935). Between 1915 and 1928, he designed houses in Milton, Ruskin, and Addison Streets, Elwood. In 1920, Ray was architect for the "Yurnga Flats" on Brighton Road. Numerous blocks of flats in Elwood and St Kilda, followed this success. Before the Second World War, these included the "Marlo Flats" in Mitford Street (circa 1929), the Streamlined Moderne block of flats "Casa Milano" and additions in 1936 to the Oslo Guest House. Ray was also the designer for the Scoota Boat Building at Little Luna Park. Ray was elected councillor for the City of St Kilda, West Ward between 1931 and 1940 and he became Mayor between 1932 and 1933.
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The modern concept of small office/home office, or SoHo, refers to the category of business, which involves from 1 to 10 workers. SOHO can also stand for small or home office or single office/home office. A larger business enterprise, one notch up the size scale, is often categorized as a small business. When a company reaches 100 or more employees, it is often referred to as a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME). (Source Wikipedia)
I just love the glow from Christmas lights and a warm fire. We leave our decorations up fairly long cause I really don't seem to tire of them. Besides the house seems so bare once you take them down.
Merry Christmas my Friends..
This was the second hotel we stayed in in Paris. After our Smithsonian tour was over, we walked across the street (literally) to the Hotel Powers, which was recommended by our travel agent. It was much nicer - much larger room (a junior suite), balcony, great view.
Our room was advertised as having a view of the Eiffel Tower. Well, yes and no - it all depended on where you stood. It was still magnificent.
UPDATE 7/2017 -- This hotel has new owners who have closed the hotel for the next 2+ years for a total renovation. It could use an upgrade but I hope they retain its wonderful old-world style and feel.